World affairs

Humanitarian impact of conflicts on older people

Global incidence of armed conflict is high. This briefing summarises the incidence of conflict and lists resources on its impact on older people.

• Communities
• Institutions

UK rearmament and warfighting readiness

A debate on UK rearmament and warfighting readiness will take place on Wednesday 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons chamber.

• Armed forces
• Defence equipment and spending
• Defence policy

UK trade with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Government statements and guidance in 2026

A debate on "a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements" will take place on Thursday 9 July 2026, in the House of Commons chamber.

• Business
• Institutions
• International law

Brexit and the EU

Impartial research and analysis from the Commons Library on issues related to Brexit and the EU.

Briefings

Politically impartial publications produced by Commons Library researchers, covering legislation, policy areas and topical issues.

Subscribe

Subscribe to our alerts and newsletters, and get the latest from the Commons Library delivered to your inbox.